Security ArchitectureManhattan District Attorney speaks out against default device encryptionAshley CarmanJanuary 9, 2015Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said in a speech earlier this week that he thinks device-makers should be required to give law enforcement access to their users' data.
Security ArchitectureSnoopSnitch Android app notifies users of IMSI catchers, SS7 attacksAdam GreenbergJanuary 9, 2015SnoopSnitch requires a rooted device with a Qualcomm chipset that runs stock Android 4.1 or higher.
Security ArchitectureReport tracks DLP violations in corporate-sanctioned cloud storage appsDanielle WalkerJanuary 8, 2015On Thursday, Netskope released a report analyzing risky app usage in enterprise environments.
Security ArchitectureFBI clarifies stingray policy, says court warrants not needed when used in public spacesAshley CarmanJanuary 7, 2015Two senators wrote a letter requesting more information about stingray use and the FBI's policies surrounding the devices.
Security ArchitectureAndroid banking trojan poses as ‘The Interview’ mobile appMarcos ColónDecember 29, 2014The malware, dubbed "Badaccents," targets Android users in South Korea and has infected as many as 20,000 devices.
Security ArchitectureReport: SS7 flaws enable listening to cell phone calls, reading textsAdam GreenbergDecember 22, 2014Vulnerabilities in Signaling System 7 make it possible for anyone to listen in on phone calls and read text messages, even if encrypted.
Security ArchitectureResearchers find ‘CoolReaper’ backdoor in CoolPad devicesTeri RobinsonDecember 18, 2014Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 researchers have identified the backdoor on numerous devices, so far leaving more than 10 million users vulnerable.